Yacht Club Pizzeria
Waterfront Italian on the Marigot marina, where wood-fired pizza meets mahi mahi and the yachts drift past your table.
Why Go
Tucked along the Marigot waterfront near Galisbay and Marina Fort Louis, Yacht Club Pizzeria is the French-side hangout locals slip into when they want honest Italian cooking without the Grand Case price tag. The three breezy terraces overlook bobbing sailboats, the kitchen sends out blistered pizzas alongside proper carbonara, and the service has that easygoing island-Italian rhythm that makes a two-hour lunch feel like the entire point of your trip.
The Experience
You walk in past the marina rail and the room opens onto water — masts clinking, a French-Caribbean crowd that mixes yacht crews, Marigot office regulars, and tourists who wandered off Front de Mer for something less touristy. There are three terraces stepped along the quay, so ask for the one closest to the boats. Menus are bilingual, prices are in euros (but USD is welcome), and the pace is deliberately slow — this is the French side, so lunch is a sit-down affair, not a grab-and-go. Evenings turn on the string lights, the pizza oven glows in the back, and the whole place feels like a neighborhood trattoria that happens to be surrounded by superyachts.
What to Try
Start with a classic Margherita or the seafood pizza to see what the wood-fired oven can do — the crust is the calling card and it holds up to island humidity better than most. From the Italian side, the spaghetti carbonara and Chicken Alfredo are the dishes regulars order without looking at the menu. For something more Caribbean, the fresh grilled mahi mahi is pulled from local boats and dressed simply, and the fish burger at lunch is a sleeper hit. Pair with a carafe of rosé — this is the French side, after all.
Insider Tip
Skip the standard sidewalk entrance and walk down onto the marina boardwalk itself — the terrace tables closest to the water are first-come and turn over fast at 12:30 when the office crowd sits down. If you're coming for dinner on a weekend, call ahead: with 150 seats spread across three terraces the room looks huge, but the waterfront tables get claimed by 7 pm. Cash in euros gets you the smoothest transaction, though cards and USD work fine.
The Practical Stuff
Location: waterfront near Marina Fort Louis / Galisbay, Marigot (French Side). Hours: Monday–Saturday, lunch 12:00–3:00 pm, dinner 6:00–10:00 pm; closed Sunday. Price: mid-range, roughly €12–20 for pizza and pasta, €20–30 for mains. Payment: EUR and USD accepted, major cards work. Reservations recommended for waterfront terrace tables and weekend dinners. Family-friendly, casual dress, walkable from Marigot Market and the Fort Louis climb.
Pair It With
- Marigot Market Guide — Wander the open-air French-side market in the morning for spices, rum, and pareos, then walk five minutes along the harbor to Yacht Club for a long lunch.
- Fort Louis — Climb the short trail up to the ruins of Fort Louis for panoramic views over Marigot and Anguilla, then reward the effort with pizza and rosé on the terrace below.
- Centr'hôtel Guide — If you're basing yourself in Marigot, this nearby hotel puts Yacht Club within an easy stroll for a no-taxi dinner.
- Céleste & Clémentine — Browse this Marigot boutique for French-Caribbean fashion before or after your meal — both sit in the same walkable waterfront pocket.
